Harry Potter actor Miriam Margolyes accused Martin of being 'horrid' to her on the set of the 1986 film
—she writes that “During my only musical number I was hit all day by doors opening in my face; repeatedly punched, slapped, and knocked down by an unlovely and unapologetic Steve Martin. Perhaps he was method acting – and [I] came home grumpy with a splitting headache.” Martin has issued a statement that disputes Margolyes claims’—and especially the implication that he ignored her safety or well-being while filming together:I was surprised.
I remember taking EXTREME caution regarding the fake punch – the same caution I would use with any similar scene. She assured me she felt fine, and we did a few successful takes and stopped. There was never any physical contact between her and me, accidental or otherwise, in this scene or any other we shot.Martin’s representatives also passed along a statement from Oz, who’s worked with Martin on multiple filmsI always rehearse physical actions in slow motion.
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